Cabell, James Branch 1879-1958 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gallantry: Dizain des Fêtes Galantes" by James Branch Cabell is a collection of comedic narratives likely penned in the early 20th century. The work explores romantic entanglements and societal interplay in a setting reminiscent of the 18th century, underlying issues of love, honor, and human imperfection. Central to the narratives are characters like Lady Allonby, the pleasure-seeking widow, and Lord Rokesle, a man caught in the tumult of a sexual and aristocratic milieu. The opening of the collection introduces us to the characters and setting, starting with an epistolary dedication that hints at the playful nature of the work. The prologue sets a tone of witty banter, revealing Lady Allonby's lighthearted irreverence towards the events to come. Characters like the vicar Simon Orts and nobleman Lord Rokesle are fleshed out as they navigate complicated emotions and relationships filled with irony and tension. The stage is set for a social commentary on the nature of gallantry and the human condition, blending humor with a critique of societal norms and expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The epistle dedicatory -- The prologue -- Simon's hour -- Love at Martinmas -- The casual honeymoon -- The rhyme to porringer -- Actors all -- April's message -- In the second April -- Heart of gold -- The scapegoats -- The ducal audience -- Love's alumni -- The epilogue. Release date is 2005-08-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8715 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8715 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133225.0 8715